Re fitness and diet, what works for you?

[dirtygirldiva]

well the excercise ball takes a bit to get used to, but once you've mastered not falling, it really helps you do proper crunches, so that you're not killing your neck. They also can be used for other excercises...I just use mine for crunches though.

And I highly reccomend joing your local derby! Great workout truly;) lol

[rueful]

Thanks, DGD. Mastering the art of not falling is something I need to do in everyday life, too.

And I highly reccomend joing your local derby

LOL! Only if I first join my local supplemental medical insurance plan! I haven't been on skates since I was 12, and I don't think now is the time to relearn.

[dirtygirldiva]

hehehe....I had never been on quads until I joined roller derby...always used inlines....now I'm more comfortable on quads than I am on inlines....so odd.

Has anyone here tried spinning? It's effing murder I can tell ya.

[peach]

I haven't but have friends who swear by it. I hear it's an incredible workout.

[dirtygirldiva]

Oh it's a good workout alright....makes ya sweat buckets...but the seats make you feel like you got roids.

[peach]

ah, DGD those descriptions of yours.......LOL!!!!!! What more can I say other than that I can't wait to sign up for my first spin clas..............................NOT !!!!!!!!!!

[dirtygirldiva]

heheheheh i skipped it today....i didn't want a new a hole, i like the one I already have just fine thank you...

[peach]

you are crazy, you know that??? But in a good way............

[dirtygirldiva]

why thank you

[peach]

don't mention it. I have been working out like a fanatic these past few weeks, I am itching to get to the beach and start running again, I've wanted to get out on the week-ends but it's been way too cold, even for me. I am sooooooo looking forward to Spring, summer not so much, crikey I need a vacation in a really bad way. Haven't really been on a true vacation in like 3 years. (that's my little rant for the day)

[dirtygirldiva]

I'm actually looking forward to going to the dessert. 140'F during the day? Watch those pounds go bye bye!

[rueful]

Ok, I'm soliciting opinions here (and I know you all have some strong ones). I'm very near to reaching one of my fitness goals, so I'm choosing my reward. I figure I'll order it now, since things seem to take forever to reach me by mail (thanks, post office!).

I have not seen either Illuminata or Gone to Seed. Nor have I heard Rufus' reading of any of the James Bond books. The audiobook has the advantage of being something I can listen to while I work out, but either of the DVDs has the obvious advantage of letting me gaze upon Rufus.

Is there anybody who has seen/heard any of these and has any suggestions for which would be best (I only get one reward)? Thanks.

[dirtygirldiva]

I recomend roller derby!

[rueful]

I believe I asked for recommendations on my reward, not my punishment! Thanks anyway.

[tipou]

its a reward so why go for the voice only? it's like the red wine without the chocolate - and you know how 60% black equatorian is good for you.

you know how i loved illuminata (seen it twice already). i have not seen gone to seed - much more expensive to buy - apparently it's got the advantage of revealing much of baby rufus, which in itself is a calory burning catalyst for sure.

but illuminata is a great movie in itself, it is only further graced by the presence of rufus in one of his best roles ever, imho. on top of it he looks aaaahhrrrrggghh hmmmmmmm ggggghhhh.

i know a little about your sense of humour by now, i know that the intelligence of the screenplay will amuse you no end.